Lionel Messi
Argentine footballer (born 1987)
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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and was named the world's best player for a record eight times by FIFA. Until 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he won a club-record 34 trophies, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and the UEFA Champions League four times. With his country, he won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. A prolific goalscorer and creative playmaker, Messi holds the records for most goals (474), hat-tricks (36), and assists in La Liga (192). He has the most international goals by a South American male (106). Messi has scored over 800 senior career goals for club and country, and the most goals for a single club (672).
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Messi scores for Inter Miami on return from injuryLionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Colorado Rapids as he makes his return from injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Yamal has flashes of Messi - XaviSixteen-year-old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal shows similarities to the great Lionel Messi but it is not fair to compare them, says manager Xavi.BBC Sport - Published | |
Suarez and Messi score twice in 5-0 Inter Miami winLuis Suarez scores his first goals for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi also nets twice in a 5-0 win over Orlando City in the MLS.BBC Sport - Published | |
Ronaldo banned for gesture after 'Messi' chantsAl-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is banned for one match for "provoking fans" following the Saudi Pro League win over Al-Shabab.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lionel Messi Walks Kim Kardashian's Son, Saint, Out On Field Ahead Of GameProud mama moment for Kim Kardashian ... her son, Saint West, got the ultimate VIP experience at the Inter Miami vs. L.A. Galaxy match -- escorting Lionel Messi to the field!! The cool interaction..TMZ.com - Published | |
Messi stars as Inter Miami win MLS openerLionel Messi plays a key role in Inter Miami's win over Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer's season opener.BBC Sport - Published | |
Messi explains Hong Kong no-show in video to fans as backlash growsLionel Messi has tried to explain his failure to play in a friendly match in Hong Kong in a video on Chinese social media - in response to a growing backlash over his absence.Sky News - Published | |
Fans mock Messi over Falklands and call him 'thief' after Hong Kong no-showChinese football fans have called Lionel Messi a "thief" and mocked him over the Falkland Islands.Sky News - Published | |
Historic Messi napkin to be auctioned for £300,000The napkin on which 13-year-old Lionel Messi's first Barcelona contract was signed will be auctioned - with a starting price of £300,000.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Cheers Netflix, you've done me over there!'New Scotland co-captain Finn Russell addresses the reaction to his "jokey comment" comparing himself to Lionel Messi on Netflix's new Six Nations documentary.BBC Sport - Published | Sofia Vergara Runs Into Lionel Messi at Restaurant, Tears Up Dance floorSofia Vergara's blowing off some steam ... hitting the dancefloor in Miami and hanging out with soccer's G.O.A.T. -- instead of letting a new lawsuit get to her. The Colombian-American actress hit up..TMZ.com - Published |
Everton and Forest plus Fifa Best Awards reactionReaction as Everton and Nottingham Forest are charged by the Premier League for breaching its financial rules and Lionel Messi wins the Fifa Best Award.BBC Sport - Published | Facing Messi to beating Guardiola - the FA Cup minnows chasing gloryWho are the four non-league clubs hoping to cause an upset on FA Cup third-round weekend? BBC Sport takes a closer look.BBC Sport - Published |
Suarez reunites with Messi at Inter MiamiUruguay striker Luiz Suarez joins Inter Miami, where he will link up again with ex-Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.BBC Sport - Published | Six of Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts sell for £6.1mSix of Lionel Messi's shirts worn during the 2022 World Cup sell for a combined $7.8m (£6.1m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.BBC Sport - Published |
Bonmati, Haaland and Messi on Best Fifa shortlistsErling Haaland, Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Jennifer Hermoso are among the finalists for the player awards at the 2023 Best Fifa awards.BBC Sport - Published | Messi named Time magazine's Athlete of the YearArgentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year.BBC Sport - Published |
Bayern face competition for Palhinha - Wednesday's gossipBayern Munich face Premier League competition for Joao Palhinha and Florian Wirtz, Luis Suarez nears Lionel Messi reunion plus more.BBC Sport - Published | 'Messi mania one of biggest revolutions in US sport'Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami is 'gripping' the United States and improving the trajectory of MLS, writes Guillem Balague.BBC Sport - Published |
'Racists are always on duty' - RodrygoBrazil forward Rodrygo says he was racially abused on social media following a heated argument with Argentina captain Lionel Messi prior to their World Cup qualifier.BBC Sport - Published | Lionel Messi Soccer Match Delayed By Wild, Bloody Brawl In StandsA wild fight broke out just before Lionel Messi's game on Tuesday night ... and the brawl became so large and so bloody -- the soccer star's match was actually delayed so police could get everything..TMZ.com - Published |
There could have been a tragedy - MessiLionel Messi says there "could have been a tragedy" after Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Brazil in Rio is delayed because of crowd trouble.BBC Sport - Published | Six Messi shirts expected to be sold for more than £8mSix of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning campaign in Qatar are to be sold at auction and expected to fetch more than £8m.BBC Sport - Published |
Messi's World Cup shirts to be sold at auction - and could become most valuable ever collectionFootball shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's winning run at the World Cup in 2022 are set to go under the hammer - and are predicted to become the most valuable collection of sports..Sky News - Published | Messi vows to win more trophies with Inter MiamiLionel Messi has "no doubt" that Inter Miami will secure more silverware after he extended his record for Ballon d'Or wins.BBC Sport - Published |
Bernado Silva performances 'like Messi' - GuardiolaManchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Bernado Silva's performances remind him of Lionel Messi after his side's 6-1 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League.BBC Sport - Published | I deserve to be able to say goodbye to Barcelona - MessiLionel Messi says he deserves a chance to say goodbye to Barcelona fans after winning the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time.BBC Sport - Published |
Reaction to Ballon d'Or awards and latest football newsLionel Messi wins eighth men's Ballon d'Or as Spain's Aitana Bonmati claims women's award - reaction plus EFL Cup and Women's Nations League build-up.BBC Sport - Published | Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'Or - with Bellingham taking top under-21 awardLionel Messi has been crowned Ballon d'Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory.Sky News - Published |
Messi wins record eighth Ballon d'OrWatch the moment Argentina & Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi wins a record-extending eighth Men's Ballon d'Or Trophy.BBC Sport - Published | Remarkable Messi records that may never be brokenArgentina forward Lionel Messi, who is celebrating a record eighth Ballon d'Or, continues to set records in the twilight of his career.BBC Sport - Published |
Messi wins Men's Ballon d'Or for eighth timeArgentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi beats Erling Haaland to win the Ballon d'Or for an eighth time.BBC Sport - Published | Ballon d'Or winners to be named - watch on BBCThe Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday, with Argentina's Lionel Messi the favourite to win the men's award for the eighth time.BBC Sport - Published |
Messi up for MLS award despite playing just six gamesLionel Messi is named as a finalist for Major League Soccer's Newcomer of the Year award, after playing just six games for Inter Miami.BBC Sport - Published | Mourinho returning to Real Madrid - Friday's gossipJose Mourinho to return to Real Madrid, Jadon Sancho to leave Manchester United and Barcelona linked with Lionel Messi, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Liverpool join chase for Osimhen - Thursday's gossipLiverpool join Chelsea and Arsenal in the chase for Victor Osimhen, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to reunite at Inter Miami, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Messi sinks Peru and Neymar leaves pitch in tearsLionel Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in South American World Cup qualifying as Argentina beat Peru, while Brazil's Neymar is carried off on a stretcher against Uruguay.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Messi hits woodwork twice in Argentina winWatch Lionel Messi hit the woodwork direct from a corner and a free-kick in Argentina's 1-0 win against Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup qualifier.BBC Sport - Published | Messi will not go on loan after MLS season - BalagueLionel Messi will not be joining another team on loan once Inter Miami's Major League Soccer season ends, says Guillem Balague.BBC Sport - Published |
Messi to Barca link played down - Monday's gossipInter Miami coach plays down rumours of a loan return to Barcelona for Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney linked with Birmingham City job, Brentford consider move for Sunderland's Jack Clarke - plus more.BBC Sport - Published |